Thank you for all the Food for Fines donations. We will still be collecting food until January. 31. If you have some book fines that you would like to clear off your account, please bring in some non-perishable food items or hygiene products and give them to the front desk. more

The Boone-Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff (BNCRTSS) met Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant at 11:15 a.m. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute), a year-long professional development program designed to help schools enhance their farm to school initiatives. Schools wishing to expand local food procurement, create school gardens, and integrate agricultural education into their curriculum are encouraged to apply by February 28, 2025. Up to 15 schools will be selected to participate for the 2025-2026 school year. more

Thank you for all the Food for Fines donations. We will still be collecting food until January. If you have some book fines that you would like to clear off your account, please bring in some non-perishable food items or hygiene products and give them to the front desk. more

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train 80 doulas over the next year through a comprehensive program administered by the institute and other partners, including Ujima Maternity Network and Birthing Beyond. more

The leadership and staff at Harrison Preschool work hard to provide students with a caring, safe, effective learning environment focused on preparing children for their future life and learning. The Arkansas LEARNS Act of 2023 reorganized and restructured protocols, placing early childhood programs (including preschools) under the authority of the state Department of Education. more

It is not Shawn Tuck's first time to the playground. more

We will be closing at 3 p.m. Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 31. We will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. more

DEER — The Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday night, Dec. 9, and among the business conducted was the presentation and passage of the Arkansas School Choice Capacity Resolution 4.5F. This resolution establishes capacity standards for school choice applicants. The resolution is based on the provisions of policy 4.5—School Choice and applicable Arkansas law. more

DEER — Two new hires were approved by the Deer/Mt. Judea School district board of Education when it met in regular session Monday night Dec. 9. more

We will be closing at 3 p.m. Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 31. We will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education has announced the launch of the $5 million Transportation Modernization Grant Program. Created through the governor’s LEARNS Act, the program focuses on “innovative approaches” to transportation for students who attend public schools, open enrollment charter schools, and licensed child care centers serving publicly-funded students. more

WASHINGTON — The 2025-26 form to apply for federal student aid is now available to all students and families. The form is essential for college students who will require federal financial aid while pursuing their degrees. more

Students at Harrison Preschool are using new and exciting technologies to improve student growth and development. Research has shown that daily conversations between adults and children have an incredibly significant effect on each child’s development. Adult/child conversations impact children’s later-in-life language skills, trust development, cognitive thinking abilities, and ultimately their overall academic achievement. more

Early Care and Education Projects (ECEP) is looking for infant and toddler classrooms to participate in "LENA Grow," the Arkansas LENA Grow Project. more

What began as a conversation between the City of Harrison and the Harrison School District nearly eight years ago, the plan to improve Goblin Drive will finally come to fruition early next year. more

We will be closed Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29. more

FAYETTEVILLE — In 2021, the UA School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but also somewhat hesitant. Now that the co-response teams are fully established, the officers say the program benefits the community and helps them carry out their duties. more

LITTLE ROCK — On Monday, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas they had unanimously approved the selection of retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria as the next president of the University of Arkansas System. more

A group of Harrison High School students participated this week in a special "virtual medical camp" at the district’s professional development center. Each year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosts a “Find Your Future” virtual camp. more